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ZEBDA

4344 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598241

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931243

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Facility was using soap dispenser at exposed hand sink, in kitchen, for storage of chemical test kits. Operator corrected during inspection (removed test kit and filled dispenser with soap). Instructed all exposed hands sink must always be accessible, have hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all times. Critical violation. 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found front display case without cover on lower rear where compressor is. Instructed to remove dust build up and replace cover or repair. Must maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found pipes behind cooking equipment with dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566779

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566506

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 52.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED COUS COUS AT 58.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40 F. OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ROASTED PEPPERS AT 51.2F, COUS COUS AT 58.2F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 57.5, ROASTED EGGPLANT AT 52.5F, YOGURT SAUCE AT 52.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED POUNDS OF FOOD TO BE 15LBS AT $250.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A),

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS FOUND HELD NOT PROTECTED IN THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER. THROUGHOUT THE COOLER OBSERVED RAW MEATS SUCH AS BEEF AND CHICKEN, RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER COOKED PREPARED FOODS, SLICED CUCUMBERS AND OTHER PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS. OVER UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES AND TOMATOES. ON ALL SHELVING IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL RAW MEATS AND EGGS PROPERLY ON BOTTOM SHELVING ABOVE READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS AND ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED/SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-5-14 NOT CORRECTED.#32-INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.-MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 35-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAIN CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COFFEE STATION AND STORED CLEAN CUPS AND UTENSILS. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. INTERIOR ALL COOLERS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 44

    ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. CUSTOMERS MUST NOT TRAVEL THROUGH THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512690

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.------------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE (MAGNETIC) KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA (NOTED KNIVES AND MULTI-USE UTENSIL STORED IN BETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAIN CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459516

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON TOP OF STOVE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 115.3F, 117.5F, 117.9F, COOKED RICE AT 120.9F, 119.8F, 118.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166323

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS NOT LABELED IN COLD HOLD UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST LABEL FOODS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNIT, MICRO WAVE, REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF DIRT . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN DINER AND PREP AREA, CORNERS, BASE BOARDS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE BUILD OF DUST, AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604621

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
251178

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEBDA · 4344 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods stored in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards attached to prep cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Coolers, sinks, exhaust hood and filters, cutting boards, cooking equipment and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers and walls behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint. Sweep on front door has rubber missing in lower right corner. Instructed to replace or repair sweep.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Utility sink not properly maintained. Instructed to install shields around utility sink to prevent any possible contamination from spillage.

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How results compare in ZIP 60641

201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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